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Talking about death is now fashionable, but how should we talk? Who should we listen to - priests, doctors, cousellors, or ourselves? Has psychology replaced religion in telling us how to die? This provocative book takes a sociological look at the revival of interest...

Europe's Economic Challenge considers what sort of industrial economic strategy would prepare Europe for the next century. The authors examine the broad approaches to industrial policy and explore future possibilities for what is needed if these policies are to become reality.Author: Patrizio BianchiISBN-10: 0415114284ISBN-13:...

The book incorporates three alternative conceptions of class. Erik Olin Wright's structural Marxist account is set alongside John Goldthorpe's occupational class schema, and the Registrar-General's prestige and skill-related categories. The authors use their unique data on inequality and conflict in contemporary Britain to provide,...

Published in 1903, this book was the first comprehensive treatise on the logical foundations of mathematics written in English. It sets forth, as far as possible without mathematical and logical symbolism, the grounds in favour of the view that mathematics and logic are identical....

This book traces the life's work of a man now widely regarded as one of the greatest economists, political philosophers and social theorists of the century. The result is the most alive and accessible introduction to Hayek to date.Author: Stephen KresgeISBN-10: 0415035260ISBN-13: 9780415035262Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

This is a timely collection of essays utilizing the political economy approach to military spending, primarily by the United States.The articles deal specifically with the relationships between defense spending and: (a) political-business cycles, public opinion and the US-Soviet relationship;(b) military action - i.e. war;(c)...

Mike Savage and Andrew Miles provide a comprehensive introduction to the working class in Britain in the years after 1840. This textbook: * Includes a provocative, timely and clear defence of class analysis * Breaks new ground in showing how social mobility and urban...

Surveys the great age of Greek philosophy from Thales to Aristotle. Explains the ideas of Plato and Aristotle in the light of their predecessors rather than their successors, and looks at the main strands of thought in Greek philosophy.Author: W. K. C. GuthrieISBN-10: 0415040256ISBN-13:...

One of the first internationally published overviews of theatrical activity across the Arab World. Includes 160,000 words and over 125 photographs from 22 different Arab countries from Africa to the Middle East.Author: Don Rubin (Series Editor)ISBN-10: 0415059321ISBN-13: 9780415059329Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/10/1999Pages: 324Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.62lbsSize:...

New essays on ancient Greek classics from Ireland's greatest living dramatists and academics That so many Irish playwrights should return to the Greek classics can not really be a surprise. Drama in Ireland is still a means of exploring the issues of family and...

Seven years have elapsed since Dr. Renee Ford, editor-in-chief of Materials Technology, first suggested to me to publish a book on Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs). She said that the FGM concept, then largely unknown outside of Japan and a relatively few laboratories elsewhere, would...

Road: "A surreal vision of the contemporary urban landscape...uncomfortable and magical, funny and bitter. It is a northern Under Milk Wood, high on pills and booze" (Sunday Times). Bed: "Cartwright writes better about old people than anyone I know, except perhaps Beckett. This is...

Unlike most other sociology or social science dictionaries, in this translation of the Critical Dictionary of Sociology, taken from the second French edition of the Dictionary and edited by the English sociologist Peter Hamilton, the critical value of this distinctive work is at last...

A concise revision aid for the case histories section of the written paper for Part 2 of the MRCP examination. The book assists candidates in developing the necessary speed, thoroughness and accuracy in applying clinical examination and diagnosis in the exam setting.Author: Kanhaya GuptaISBN-10:...

Vacuum Physics and Techniques covers all of the important topics in modern vacuum physics and will enable the reader to understand the problems associated with vacuum system design, pressure measurement, etc. Students, engineers and researchers entering the area will find this book an excellent...

Winner of the AMS Teaching AwardThis collection of 21 essays from leading teachers and scholars covers everything from teaching historical periods to enlivening the classroom. It is both a resource for current music history teachers and an ideal text for history pedagogy courses.Author: Matthew...

Updated with sixteen new pages of quips, remarks and exchanges from the creators of overheardinnewyork.com. The streets of New York are full of characters who don't mince words-or care who hears them. This collection presents some of the most outlandish real life conversations overheard...

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges for mankind. Although there is increasing evidence that climate change is already occurring, there is neither sufficient knowledge as to what extent climate change poses risks to societies and companies, nor about adequate strategies to cope...

An investigation into the dangers of the chemicals present in our daily lives, along with practical advice for reducing these toxins in our bodies and homes, from acclaimed journalist McKay Jenkins. A few years ago, journalism professor McKay Jenkins went in for a routine...

From the host of the History channel's Brad Meltzer's Decoded: the laws of the universe like you've never experienced them before. This approachable book explains the world of physics with clarity, humor, and a dash of adventure. Physics for Rock Stars is not a...

A series of brief, effective books to help educators develop, support, and assess student social and emotional learning in Pre-K-12 classrooms.This set includes Mindfulness in the Secondary Classroom by Patricia Broderick, SEL Every Day by Meena Srinivasan, Assessing Students' Social and Emotional Learning by...

For those seeking APBN certfication in neurology, this book is an indispensible guide to the oral exam. Based upon the exam itself, this text will help the candidate through all phases of the notoriously daunting oral exams. The text includes clinical vignettes, lists, guidelines,...

Author: E. F. Caldin,Victor GoldISBN-10: 0412127008ISBN-13: 9780412127007Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1975Pages: 448Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.92d

Updated, revised and organized, the new Second Editions in the Clinical Sciences Series reflect the format of the USMLE Step 2. Each volume systematically presents the core information of a single segment of the medical curriculum, from Family Medicine to Psychiatry. You will also...

Dear Lucy, Hello again, my lovely. Here's a riddle for you: What has two arms, two legs, no face--and is red all over ATTENTION WOMEN OF NEW YORK CITY: I love you all. I really do.I love you to death. Now, due to circumstances...

Private clouds allow for managing multiple databases under one roof, ending unnecessary resource management. Private cloud solutions can be applied in such sectors as healthcare, retail, and software, etc. Author: Okcan Yasin SaygiliISBN-10: 0367670348ISBN-13: 9780367670344Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2020Pages: 114Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbs

From award-winning author Charlotte Hughes, a classic tale of romantic suspense finally available again. In a small town, everybody knows everybody... The local good-time girl has just been brutally murdered, shattering the tranquillity of Lee Cates′s sleepy Southern hometown. Everyone in Comfrey is relieved...

Historical events of the last three centuries come alive through these women's singular correspondences--often their only form of public expression. In 1775, Rachel Revere tries to send financial aid to her husband, Paul, in a note that is confiscated by the British; First Lady...

From acclaimed author Andrew Pyper, a gripping novel of psychological suspense about four men haunted by a secret from childhood. There's no such thing as an empty house... Trevor, Randy, Ben and Carl grew up together in the small town of Grimshaw as many...

"Widely regarded as the nation's most prestigious award for short fiction."--The Atlantic Monthly The O. Henry Prize Stories 1986 collects 19 of the best short stories of the year, selected from thousands published in literary magazines. The 1986 winning story is Alice Walker's "Kindred...

"Unusually deft and witty dialogue--. With great aplomb, [Bedford] has brought off an erotic thriller."--The New York Times Book Review In The Houdini Girl, award-winning mystery writer Martyn Bedford explores the pulsing spiritual chaos that lies at the heart of erotic obsession. Fletcher "Red"...

Author: Noreen AyresISBN-10: 0380715716ISBN-13: 9780380715718Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/1993Pages: 304Format: Mass Market PaperboundWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 6.75h x 4.19w x 0.76d

This book examines the impact and effects of refugee externalisation policies in two regions: Australia's border control practices in Southeast Asia and the Pacific and the activities of the European Union and its member states in North Africa. Author: Azadeh DastyariISBN-10: 0367765098ISBN-13: 9780367765095Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

Listening according to mood is likely to be what most people do when they listen to music. We want to take part in, or even be part of, the emerging world of the musical work. Erik Wallrup explores this vague and elusive phenomenon, which...

By the end of World War I, in November 1918, Europe's old authoritarian empires had fallen, and new and seemingly democratic governments were rising from the debris. As successor states found their place on the map, many hoped that a more liberal Europe would...

Untouchable migrants made up a substantial proportion of Indian labour migration into Singapore in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. During this period, they were subject to forms of caste prejudice and discrimination that powerfully reinforced their identities as untouchables overseas. Today, however, untouchability has...

This book offers new insight into the ways rhetorical educators' religious motives influenced the shape of nineteenth-century rhetorical education and invites scholars of writing and rhetoric to consider what the study of religiously-animated pedagogies might reveal about rhetorical education itself.Author: Michael-John DepalmaISBN-10: 036741841XISBN-13: 9780367418410Publisher:...

The Routledge Handbook of Maritime Trade around Europe 1300-1600 explores the links between maritime trading networks around Europe, from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic to the North and Baltic Seas. Maritime trade routes connected diverse geographical and cultural spheres, contributing to a more integrated...

Research for Social Workers has built a strong reputation as an accessible guide to the key research methods and approaches used in the discipline. Ideal for beginners, the book outlines the importance of social work research, its guiding principles and explains how to choose...

Exhibiting the Archive examines the role that exhibition plays in archives and analyses the impact they are understood to have on how users and visitors experience the archive.Drawing on research conducted in Europe, North America and Australia, the book analyses the key theoretical and...

This handbook identifies many changes in regulations and recommends ways to apply and implement them. Containing the latest environmental information and real-life examples, this volume goes beyond environmental regulations in two fundamental aspects: sustainability and preparation for future requirements before mandates are enacted.Author: Daniel...

Coal is the commodity that powered the technologies that made the modern world. It also brought about unique communities marked by a high degree of social solidarity and self-help.Author: Derrick PriceISBN-10: 0367716461ISBN-13: 9780367716462Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/02/2021Pages: 216Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.46d

This handbook identifies many changes in regulations and recommends ways to apply and implement them. Containing the latest environmental information, this third volume addresses environmental compliance with land and provides a historical perspective to help follow the logical growth and increased complexity of land...

This book critically examines how brands determine the visibility of social issues through their advertising practices, informing the ways we are persuaded to feel, think, and act as consumers and citizens.Through a critical analysis of brand responses to ongoing geopolitical events, such as the...

This book examines the politics of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania during the crucial period between the Russian tsar Peter the Great's victory over Sweden at the battle of Poltava and the 1717 Silent Sejm, the Polish-Lithuanian parliament's session which is traditionally seen as...

This text aims to bridge the gap between non-mathematical popular treatments and the distinctly mathematical publications that non- mathematicians find so difficult to penetrate. The author provides understandable derivations or explanations of many key concepts, such as Kolmogrov-Sinai entropy, dimensions, Fourier analysis, and Lyapunov...

Cultural Histories of Law, Media and Emotion: Public Justice explores how the legal history of long-eighteenth-century Britain has been transformed by the cultural turn, and especially the associated history of emotion.Seeking to reflect on the state of the field, 13 essays by leading and...

Colloid and interface science dealt with nanoscale objects for nearly a century before the term nanotechnology was coined. An interdisciplinary field, it bridges the macroscopic world and the small world of atoms and molecules. Colloid and Interface Chemistry for Nanotechnology is a collection of...

Modern Directional Statistics collects important advances in methodology and theory for directional statistics over the last two decades. It provides a detailed overview and analysis of recent results that can help both researchers and practitioners. Knowledge of multivariate statistics eases the reading but is...

In seven richly illustrated chapters and a deft introduction, nine leading music and film scholars revisit the great theme of artistic collaboration from a heretofore unexplored angle: the relationship between film directors and composers in the 'Long Italian Post-War'.Author: Giorgio BiancorossoISBN-10: 0367569264ISBN-13: 9780367569266Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...